Financial Therapist, Mamapreneur, and Founder of The Art of Money

Couples + Money

Dear community, Happy early summer! After a winter so long, it’d make Game of Thrones blush, things are starting to feel warm and bright and spacious over here. Ahhhhh. So, I’ll keep this note breezy — and maybe even inspire you to lace up your tennis shoes and head outside. Did you know I have a podcast? (And that it’s awesome?) Yep! I shared this recently on my Facebook and Instagram, and was surprised by how many people didn’t know…

It’s hard for me to believe, but it was over 16 years ago that I led my first money workshop. I didn’t feel ready, in the slightest — I had only been consciously working on my own money relationship for several years. But my first money mentor, Tamara, lovingly pushed me out of the nest. “Bari,” she announced, “it’s time for you to lead your first workshop. I’ll host it. Get ready.” I panicked. While I could feel, deep in…

You get honest with your honey when it’s been your “turn” to do the dishes the last seven times. (You might even get playful and growl.) You tell her when you can’t stomach watching another rom com … and need to get some “cave time” with the fellas. (And she probably gives you a smooch and celebrates your honesty.) If you and your honey can get honest about so much else … why do you get so stuck, when…